WTF post c-section driving restrictions?! Not even a 16 year old on a learners permit. How the heck am I supposed to parent all by my lonesome when I can't drive to the store for diapers?
Gahhhh! SO needs to wake up so we can watch last night's episode.
WTF, headache from hell?! God knows how much ibuprofen since 4am and chugging a Mountain Dew has barely made a dent in this bitch.
Also, and this is on me, WTF SO's mom? I had an overall great delivery, but we told her we wanted no visitors until we were in recovery and settled. Not an hour after my son was born she walked into my delivery room. I should have told her to GTFO before she ever came in, and apparently the look I have her was enough to send her back out until we were in recovery, but really?! Also, I heard SO specifically tell at least one of his parents not to tell anyone when DS was here when we called, and before I could even call my Dad both sides of his family had posted on Facebook about DS being here. DS is loved and here and healthy, and I know that's what is important, but I've needed this off my chest for the last 13 days.
Finally, WTAF, SO? If your family from WI is coming here to meet DS, why the fuck are we taking time off work to road trip it up there with a 9 week old? Seriously, though. Why.
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My mom texted me 2 days ago saying that her and my step-dad wanted to come down this weekend to hang with us (1-1/2 hr drive). I told her that this weekend, DH and I wanted to spend the weekend alone with LO since we haven't had a weekend to ourselves since LO was born (over 3 weeks ago). Mom said that she left me alone last weekend so we could have time alone. I told her we have other family (DH's family) that we had to spend time with last weekend. I am assuming she's pissed because she didn't text back and it's been 2 days.
I don't give a flying flip though because I get it that you want to see your granddaughter but we need a few days to ourselves! DH works all week and only gets to spend a few hours each night with her before we go to sleep. We need some time together and people need to just understand.
Wtf to me? For some reason it really just hit me last night that no later than Monday evening we will have FOUR kids in the house at 13, 11, 3 and newbie. I don't even understand how I wrangle the crazy now, let alone when a nb arrives. I also don't understand how this hasn't occurred to me until now. Shit just got real over here! :-SS
Gahhhh! SO needs to wake up so we can watch last night's episode.
WTF, headache from hell?! God knows how much ibuprofen since 4am and chugging a Mountain Dew has barely made a dent in this bitch.
Also, and this is on me, WTF SO's mom? I had an overall great delivery, but we told her we wanted no visitors until we were in recovery and settled. Not an hour after my son was born she walked into my delivery room. I should have told her to GTFO before she ever came in, and apparently the look I have her was enough to send her back out until we were in recovery, but really?! Also, I heard SO specifically tell at least one of his parents not to tell anyone when DS was here when we called, and before I could even call my Dad both sides of his family had posted on Facebook about DS being here. DS is loved and here and healthy, and I know that's what is important, but I've needed this off my chest for the last 13 days.
Finally, WTAF, SO? If your family from WI is coming here to meet DS, why the fuck are we taking time off work to road trip it up there with a 9 week old? Seriously, though. Why.
kmbk27 - I would have 100% flipped my lid. We've made it very clear we refuse to send anyone a photo of LO once she is here, knowing that one of my SIL would purposely try to beat us in posting it to FB. Seriously, how come people have to act like little kids and be so disrespectful to others and their wishes?
Speaking of little kids, major WTF to my now ex SO for his solo parenting. It makes me cringe. I've stepped back from my authoritative position with my SS for now, just a bit, and his dad picking up the slack just shows me why I took over three years ago. I had no idea how much I've taken responsibility for until I stopped. Just wow.
Gahhhh! SO needs to wake up so we can watch last night's episode.
WTF, headache from hell?! God knows how much ibuprofen since 4am and chugging a Mountain Dew has barely made a dent in this bitch.
Also, and this is on me, WTF SO's mom? I had an overall great delivery, but we told her we wanted no visitors until we were in recovery and settled. Not an hour after my son was born she walked into my delivery room. I should have told her to GTFO before she ever came in, and apparently the look I have her was enough to send her back out until we were in recovery, but really?! Also, I heard SO specifically tell at least one of his parents not to tell anyone when DS was here when we called, and before I could even call my Dad both sides of his family had posted on Facebook about DS being here. DS is loved and here and healthy, and I know that's what is important, but I've needed this off my chest for the last 13 days.
Finally, WTAF, SO? If your family from WI is coming here to meet DS, why the fuck are we taking time off work to road trip it up there with a 9 week old? Seriously, though. Why.
I would have lost it and any anger you feel is 100% justified.
@jortiz780 I'm right there with you. MIL keeps asking to come over and I told her we need to pace out visits since there are other family and friends that want to visit too. She'll seriously txt us the very next day after she visits to ask if today is a good day to come by. I think she was upset that we didn't let her visit this past weekend but DH was out of town most of the day Saturday so we wanted any remaining time just for us since he works full time during the week.
That sucks. People just don't get it! I hate being the bad guy but I have to. It stresses me out and that's not good for someone who has high BP from pre-e.
Gahhhh! SO needs to wake up so we can watch last night's episode.
WTF, headache from hell?! God knows how much ibuprofen since 4am and chugging a Mountain Dew has barely made a dent in this bitch.
Also, and this is on me, WTF SO's mom? I had an overall great delivery, but we told her we wanted no visitors until we were in recovery and settled. Not an hour after my son was born she walked into my delivery room. I should have told her to GTFO before she ever came in, and apparently the look I have her was enough to send her back out until we were in recovery, but really?! Also, I heard SO specifically tell at least one of his parents not to tell anyone when DS was here when we called, and before I could even call my Dad both sides of his family had posted on Facebook about DS being here. DS is loved and here and healthy, and I know that's what is important, but I've needed this off my chest for the last 13 days.
Finally, WTAF, SO? If your family from WI is coming here to meet DS, why the fuck are we taking time off work to road trip it up there with a 9 week old? Seriously, though. Why.
I would have lost it and any anger you feel is 100% justified.
Agreed. I knew someone from my side or DH's side would do this crap so I made sure to not send pics or let anyone come in until we had our family time first.
@MMason12 my SIL took off a whole day off work, when she definitely wasn't needed and got to the hospital bright and early, like before I came out of recovery so she could be the first to post pics of DS on FB. I was pissed when I came to, I know DH told her not to take pics of me or him and not to post on fb until I decided if I wanted to post them. The parents should be the first to announce, always.
Whoever is the first to post about my baby, especially photos of him on the internet, besides me or his father, is getting barred from the hospital and possibly the first three months of his life. Hell to the no.
WTF post c-section driving restrictions?! Not even a 16 year old on a learners permit. How the heck am I supposed to parent all by my lonesome when I can't drive to the store for diapers?
I may have broken this rule.... I drove a week post c/s. oops. But to be fair I really didn't have an option between baby being in the hospital and H having to work and having to go to the doc to get staples removed.
Although I'm not condoning this behavior, I had a less than 2 mile drive and wasn't on any pain medicine at that point. And my incision felt fine at that point.
WTF post c-section driving restrictions?! Not even a 16 year old on a learners permit. How the heck am I supposed to parent all by my lonesome when I can't drive to the store for diapers?
ugh! so sorry to hear that. maybe amazon prime or amazon mom where you could ship yourself stuff? i know being house-locked is no fun, but I hope recovery is going smoothly for you, that Charlie is well, and hey - at least you don't have to deal with general public? (silver lining?).
I'm making my little brother take me to target when he's off work haha
@jortiz780 I'm right there with you. MIL keeps asking to come over and I told her we need to pace out visits since there are other family and friends that want to visit too. She'll seriously txt us the very next day after she visits to ask if today is a good day to come by. I think she was upset that we didn't let her visit this past weekend but DH was out of town most of the day Saturday so we wanted any remaining time just for us since he works full time during the week.
That sucks. People just don't get it! I hate being the bad guy but I have to. It stresses me out and that's not good for someone who has high BP from pre-e.
Im totally nervous reading all the posts about visitors etc. I am with you, Im totally going to have to be the bad guy because my DH will just ignore phone calls till his mom wears me down and I either have to put her in her place or just relent and give in.
I already told him if his mom thinks she is coming over every other day while Im on leave that is not going to happen and I need him to tell her that!
She already was totally passive agressive and said "Well is it ok if we come to the hospital to visit after he is born" Gimmme a break!
DH and I Married 11.12.10 First BPP 1.24.14 EDD 9.26.14 Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
After showering today, I was thinking about LO who will hopefully be here next week and got totally overwhelmed and started crying just thinking about how I cant wait to see him and everything else.
That turned into me thinking about going on a last date night this weekend with DH as a family of 2. Thought about writing him a letter how I feel about him and what Im looking forward to as we welcome our son. I lost my sh*t haha totally balling my eyes out. The whole episode took like 20 minutes as I was getting ready for work.
Just typing this out I already got teary eyed at my desk haha. WTF
DH and I Married 11.12.10 First BPP 1.24.14 EDD 9.26.14 Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
My SIL posted pictures of the baby on fb before we moved to recovery. L was born at 1:11am, so I didn't find out until later in the afternoon when I went online. I get that family is excited about a new baby, but it is not your news to share!
Wtf mil? She suppose to be staying this week to help me with DD and DS, she wanted to go see SIL this morning before SIL left today to go back to Texas. Which I completely understand no problem there, but she wanted me to rest today. DD now has a cough and DS has gas, I'm still recovering from my CS and I don't want DD touching DS bc I don't need him sick too. How am I suppose to rest and keep her away from him when I can't hold them both at the same time. SIL was suppose to leave at 8:30 this morning and mil left my house before 6am it's 11:30 and I called MIL to see where she was and if SIL had left already bc I was going to give her a gift for cleaning my house last week, mil tells me she hasn't left but doing errands around town, so I asked her to send SIL my way. I asked mil where she was bc DD was up and coughing and she said she would be here shortly and that was three hours ago. Well I just talked to her again and SIL is long gone and I asked where she was bc I need help and have busted a huge vein around my incision from holding DD and she tells me she will be here in a little while. Um ok wtf? You told me you wanted me to rest today and you would help me so how can you when you aren't here!
I have no WTF's, but since this thread started with man candy, why not add more? Plus, I'm binge watching Criminal Minds and this sexiness needs to be shared.
I binge watch criminal minds like 4 times a week. No shame.
OMG baby isn't here yet, 6 days overdue, and I am soooooo scared my mother will post LO on Facebook. I HATE Facebook and don't have an account for a reason.. She is constantly posting pics of my belly and I ask her to take them down, but she still doesn't... We will definitely need to have a LONG chat before baby arrives (whenever that may be!!!!) she called this morning and said I am being selfish for keeping baby so long.. I know she's joking but WTF give me a break.. No one wants him out more than me urggggg!
WTF body? Why are you 11 days overdue with no baby in sight? And why did you come down with a cold when I will be having a baby sometime in the next 3 days?
WTF to the child of mine who is just chillin. Yes, I'm aware you are out of room as every move you make hurts. It doesn't do any good to kick repeatedly in a row(at least that's what I think she's doing) and elbow me. You want out of your confined space, by all means, proceed to the nearest exit. But since there is no dilation and only 50% effacement (for 3 weeks now), I'm assuming your content to stay there. That does not however mean I like you playing Rocky while still hibernating.
I have this same problem, especially at night when trying to sleep. I don't feel sorry that you are uncomfortable any more because no one is stopping you from coming out! ! You cannot however exit through my stomach by punching your way out. I've been telling him for days now that he can leave at anytime, and if im going to be sleepless let's do it with him on the outside.
WTF Co-worker! I'm glad you felt the need to come down to my office just to ask me if I plan on breastfeeding our LO. When I replied "yes, but there are some medical concerns we have where I may not be able to" I did not need a 20 minute lecture on how I will never bond with my child, be physically normal and will be neglecting her if I don't/can't. I seriously did not need that on top of how I already feel about the topic.
Also, to all the strangers who ask me when I'm due and I tell them last Thursday, please stop telling me to try having sex. A) I already know this do you know how horrible the idea of sex is right now? And C) I really don't want to hear how getting it on all the time was the only thing that worked for you. You are a cashier at Walmart, not my best friend.
I'm adding one more because I'm cranky. WTF SIL who is due one month after me, but getting induced next week bc baby is too big. Not funny when you call me and ask me how pissed is be if you were in labor. Not a funny joke to make to begin with, and definitely not when I'm almost a week overdue. This isn't a race, please stop making it one.
@rebennett06 I hear you on the sex thing. Not remotely interested in that at the moment, stop suggesting it. My s-dad actually said to me the other day when he asked how I was feeling and I said miserable "well keep your pants on next time." He was damn lucky that it was through email and not in person or I think I may have punched him in the balls so hard they'd come out his throat. Fuck you dude, that was almost funny...
Oh I'd lose it! Just because I'm pregnant doesn't mean we need to discuss sex. Having it, not having it, nothing. If it wasn't appropriate before pregnancy it isn't suddenly ok just because I'm growing a baby. In fact, it's less okay now. This should be the rule for all conversations. If you wouldn't ask me about my boobs, cervix, sex life, weight gain, or anything else before I was pregnant, don't do it now.
WTF left leg? There is a horrible crampy achy feeling behind my knee that I seriously cannot tolerate that came out of nowhere this morning. I'm not even WTFing the fact that I am 4 days overdue but this leg freaking sucks right now.
I get that checked out pronto if I were you, just in case it's a clot.
yes, not trying to be alarmist, but here i sit in the hospital with a major DVT myself. when i came into the ER, the doc was most concerned to know if i had pain behind my knee. my issue was way more serious than that at that point (pain in the entire leg) but please don't ignore it. all it takes is an ultrasound of your leg to make sure. good luck.
Met: September 2005Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
WTF MIL? I was speaking to her about our plans for DD1 while I am in labor and I told her they scheduled a cs incase I don't go into labor on my own (my dr won't induce for a vbac). She offered to stay with DD the day of surgery and then proceded to tell me that I'm better off having the cs so that "we could all plan accordingly" Even though she knows how badly I want a vbac. She then proceded to tell me that I was being selfish for not wanting the cs and "If you think for one minute my son is going to be holed up in a hospital while you recover for 3 days you've got another thing coming. He needs to be home with DD. You can suck it up and recover by yourself."
The hardest thing about this is I don't have any family (my mom passed 3 years ago and my dad passed 6 months ago) to rely on or keep me company. I also suffered badly from Post Partum Depression with my daughter and I'm nervous it will come back. DH and I have already discussed that he will be spending time at home with DD while I'm in the hospital but just hearing the way MIL was talking about it made me so angry/hurt. IDK maybe this is more of a poor me story, sorry about the rant.
Edit: Initial edit because words.
Second edit: IDK what happened but The Bump deleted half my post...I think it worked this time?
also, all you ladies stressing about facebook posts - please, please, just disable your wall. do it for your own sake and stress level. you can turn it back on when you are ready to share your news, your way. it won't stop clever posters completely but will help a lot...
Met: September 2005Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
WTF Co-worker! I'm glad you felt the need to come down to my office just to ask me if I plan on breastfeeding our LO. When I replied "yes, but there are some medical concerns we have where I may not be able to" I did not need a 20 minute lecture on how I will never bond with my child, be physically normal and will be neglecting her if I don't/can't. I seriously did not need that on top of how I already feel about the topic.
I'm sorry you had to hear that! I had someone tell me the other day how sad it is that I have to pump, because I'll never get to bond with my son the "right" way. So much of me says fuck those ignorant people, but another part wants to curl up and cry about it. It's not easy to hear those things, and you sure as hell don't deserve it.
My sister brought this up yesterday while we were on the way home from the hospital. I said that we were planning to, but similar to DD1, we're probably going to have to supplement. That led to her going off about how we needed to, etc. Yeah, stop being stupid... You don't have kids, stop telling me what to do with mine.
@KATILLAC1 you are not being selfish at all, and this is not a poor me post! I would feel just as angry and hurt, and she has no right to tell you what your DH will or will not be doing! That's between the two of you! I'm so sorry you don't have family around, but know that you have all of our support, and we will be here to listen and try to help with any PPD feelings as well!
WTF MIL? I was speaking to her about our plans for DD1 while I am in labor and I told her they scheduled a cs incase I don't go into labor on my own (my dr won't induce for a vbac). She offered to stay with DD the day of surgery and then proceded to tell me that I'm better off having the cs so that "we could all plan accordingly" Even though she knows how badly I want a vbac. She then proceded to tell me that I was being selfish for not wanting the cs and "If you think for one minute my son is going to be holed up in a hospital while you recover for 3 days you've got another thing coming. He needs to be home with DD. You can suck it up and recover by yourself."
The hardest thing about this is I don't have any family (my mom passed 3 years ago and my dad passed 6 months ago) to rely on or keep me company. I also suffered badly from Post Partum Depression with my daughter and I'm nervous it will come back. DH and I have already discussed that he will be spending time at home with DD while I'm in the hospital but just hearing the way MIL was talking about it made me so angry/hurt. IDK maybe this is more of a poor me story, sorry about the rant.
Edit: Initial edit because words.
Second edit: IDK what happened but The Bump deleted half my post...I think it worked this time?
First, I am wishing you the best with a VBAC. If that is the birth plan you want to go for, then I think you should. Second, this is definitely not a poor me post. I think your MIL was out of line with her comments. Third, I am sorry about your mother and father both passing. Please know you won't be alone. I am sure your DH will be there when you need him. Also, you have all of us here on S14! Last, I know you are scared of the PPD this time around, but at least you are preparing yourself for it, and will know what signs to look for. Good luck!!
WTF Co-worker! I'm glad you felt the need to come down to my office just to ask me if I plan on breastfeeding our LO. When I replied "yes, but there are some medical concerns we have where I may not be able to" I did not need a 20 minute lecture on how I will never bond with my child, be physically normal and will be neglecting her if I don't/can't. I seriously did not need that on top of how I already feel about the topic.
What is wrong with people?! It's none of her business to begin with but even after you said "medical concerns" she should have dropped it. Period. I am so sorry you have to deal with that.
WTF MIL? I was speaking to her about our plans for DD1 while I am in labor and I told her they scheduled a cs incase I don't go into labor on my own (my dr won't induce for a vbac). She offered to stay with DD the day of surgery and then proceded to tell me that I'm better off having the cs so that "we could all plan accordingly" Even though she knows how badly I want a vbac. She then proceded to tell me that I was being selfish for not wanting the cs and "If you think for one minute my son is going to be holed up in a hospital while you recover for 3 days you've got another thing coming. He needs to be home with DD. You can suck it up and recover by yourself."
The hardest thing about this is I don't have any family (my mom passed 3 years ago and my dad passed 6 months ago) to rely on or keep me company. I also suffered badly from Post Partum Depression with my daughter and I'm nervous it will come back. DH and I have already discussed that he will be spending time at home with DD while I'm in the hospital but just hearing the way MIL was talking about it made me so angry/hurt. IDK maybe this is more of a poor me story, sorry about the rant.
Edit: Initial edit because words.
Second edit: IDK what happened but The Bump deleted half my post...I think it worked this time?
I am so sorry you are going through this. That is horrible. :-(
I know DD is a priority obviously but hey I'm bringing another little baby into this world, wheres the love for my little guy? I'm starting to get concerned that the inlaws aren't going to treat the 2 kids the same, they certainly didn't with their own kids.
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WTF, headache from hell?! God knows how much ibuprofen since 4am and chugging a Mountain Dew has barely made a dent in this bitch.
Also, and this is on me, WTF SO's mom? I had an overall great delivery, but we told her we wanted no visitors until we were in recovery and settled. Not an hour after my son was born she walked into my delivery room. I should have told her to GTFO before she ever came in, and apparently the look I have her was enough to send her back out until we were in recovery, but really?! Also, I heard SO specifically tell at least one of his parents not to tell anyone when DS was here when we called, and before I could even call my Dad both sides of his family had posted on Facebook about DS being here. DS is loved and here and healthy, and I know that's what is important, but I've needed this off my chest for the last 13 days.
Finally, WTAF, SO? If your family from WI is coming here to meet DS, why the fuck are we taking time off work to road trip it up there with a 9 week old? Seriously, though. Why.
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My mom texted me 2 days ago saying that her and my step-dad wanted to come down this weekend to hang with us (1-1/2 hr drive). I told her that this weekend, DH and I wanted to spend the weekend alone with LO since we haven't had a weekend to ourselves since LO was born (over 3 weeks ago). Mom said that she left me alone last weekend so we could have time alone. I told her we have other family (DH's family) that we had to spend time with last weekend. I am assuming she's pissed because she didn't text back and it's been 2 days.
I don't give a flying flip though because I get it that you want to see your granddaughter but we need a few days to ourselves! DH works all week and only gets to spend a few hours each night with her before we go to sleep. We need some time together and people need to just understand.
Married: August 2012
DD: 9/22/2014
I'm making my little brother take me to target when he's off work haha
I already told him if his mom thinks she is coming over every other day while Im on leave that is not going to happen and I need him to tell her that!
She already was totally passive agressive and said "Well is it ok if we come to the hospital to visit after he is born" Gimmme a break!
First BPP 1.24.14
EDD 9.26.14
Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
After showering today, I was thinking about LO who will hopefully be here next week and got totally overwhelmed and started crying just thinking about how I cant wait to see him and everything else.
That turned into me thinking about going on a last date night this weekend with DH as a family of 2. Thought about writing him a letter how I feel about him and what Im looking forward to as we welcome our son. I lost my sh*t haha totally balling my eyes out. The whole episode took like 20 minutes as I was getting ready for work.
Just typing this out I already got teary eyed at my desk haha. WTF
First BPP 1.24.14
EDD 9.26.14
Baby Cooper John born on 9.24.14 6lbs9oz
Married: August 2012
DD: 9/22/2014
I'm adding one more because I'm cranky. WTF SIL who is due one month after me, but getting induced next week bc baby is too big. Not funny when you call me and ask me how pissed is be if you were in labor. Not a funny joke to make to begin with, and definitely not when I'm almost a week overdue. This isn't a race, please stop making it one.
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
WTF MIL? I was speaking to her about our plans for DD1 while I am in labor and I told her they scheduled a cs incase I don't go into labor on my own (my dr won't induce for a vbac). She offered to stay with DD the day of surgery and then proceded to tell me that I'm better off having the cs so that "we could all plan accordingly" Even though she knows how badly I want a vbac. She then proceded to tell me that I was being selfish for not wanting the cs and "If you think for one minute my son is going to be holed up in a hospital while you recover for 3 days you've got another thing coming. He needs to be home with DD. You can suck it up and recover by yourself."
The hardest thing about this is I don't have any family (my mom passed 3 years ago and my dad passed 6 months ago) to rely on or keep me company. I also suffered badly from Post Partum Depression with my daughter and I'm nervous it will come back. DH and I have already discussed that he will be spending time at home with DD while I'm in the hospital but just hearing the way MIL was talking about it made me so angry/hurt. IDK maybe this is more of a poor me story, sorry about the rant.
Edit: Initial edit because words.
Second edit: IDK what happened but The Bump deleted half my post...I think it worked this time?
Met: September 2005 Married: October 2008 DS: 09/2014
Second, this is definitely not a poor me post. I think your MIL was out of line with her comments.
Third, I am sorry about your mother and father both passing. Please know you won't be alone. I am sure your DH will be there when you need him. Also, you have all of us here on S14!
Last, I know you are scared of the PPD this time around, but at least you are preparing yourself for it, and will know what signs to look for.
Good luck!!
@rebennett06 @steelersgirl83 @j_smockum Thanks for the support ladies!
I know DD is a priority obviously but hey I'm bringing another little baby into this world, wheres the love for my little guy? I'm starting to get concerned that the inlaws aren't going to treat the 2 kids the same, they certainly didn't with their own kids.